August 18, 2013

Salvaged Redux

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Romantic and RusticI am relentless when it comes to creating from pieces I can re-imagine.

I embraced this carpenters saw horse found in a friends junk pile and what I imagined it to be.By adding a scrap of old builders wood to the bottom I created a shelf. I had a perfect piece of old oak wood planked that I knew I could use for the table surface. It had just the right amount of white paint and old to it, all I had to do is add a bit more.

Built solid and sturdy making it a rustic piece with authentic charm.

Books of design beauty and poetry is never far from reach on my side table.

"If you can't be the poet, then be the poem."

Timeworn with just the right amount of white and worn. All I had to do is add a bit more old to it.

I want my home to feel timeless with authentic rustic French coziness.

Best pieces are salvage for there beauty of many years of use.

A collective shallow box belongs to my daughter Hannah where she gathers and collects salvage bits of poetry.Inspiring the beauty in what we can redux with pieces salvaged.

My heart is RACING with joy as I see the pieces of a whole, lovely pieces for which I TOO can see a purpose: TO INSPIRE! Those shoes, Doré....THOSE SHOES! They are almost a platinum color which I LOVE. And the little snippets of poetry, birds and tarnished silver in the tray! PERFECTION!!!!!!!!!!! Anita

Ohhh it's always a happy happy day when I see a Post from my sweet friend.Hope all is well with you and Miss Hannah :)I love the lil shadow box what a great idea and your new side table is lovely too!Hugs to you my friend, K. xoxo

Every now and then I miss one of your beautiful posts. It doesn't come up on my blog roll for some reason. I finally caught this one and it is a perfect post for me. You give me so much beautiful inspiration.

Dear Dore, coming here is like a breath of fresh air. Just as you breathe life back into old discarded pieces, you inspire me with the beauty it becomes. Hope all is wonderful with you, love my friend, Christel

Beautiful salvaged pieces Dore!Love that saw horse!You took a salvaged piece and made it a beautiful piece of art that added so much charm to your beautiful home!I love this saying "If you can't be the poet, then be the poem."xxAnne

Just lovely, Dore. Simple and elegant, just your style. Some items can stand alone and give a strong statement with no need for adornment. You always manage to find just the right piece to speak for itself. Beautiful!Hugs,Patti

Why in the world would anyone have that lovely piece in their junk pile? I guess we all see things in different ways, but I love it! Your photos are beautiful as always Dore and your home...well , just...*SIGH*...stunning!!Blessings~

How I love all of these vignettes chère Doré, my second time here!!! Thank you kindly for coming to visit; my post today is a rather quick post since I'm rushing to get ready for school and trying to read for a writing assignment. But thank you for your thoughts and sweet friendship - ALORS, AIMEZ L'UNE ET L'AUTRE! Anita

you...dear dore...have been my "muse" thee past few days as i paint...create..and get ready for my first ever show! i bought a can of "grey" paint and am loving how it looks applied to wood and metal....so french..so "dore." merci! ;)

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About Me

I am French and Irish born in Southern California, yet spent a great number of years in the bay area of Northern California. When I moved back to the Southern part in 1986-87 I was on the brink of a new life. I have two children, a son Travis, and a daughter Hannah who have a beauty in expressing who they are. I am in the field of interior design, interior designer and home stager in decorating estate model homes residential, and commercial designs.
A design shop in the bay area co-opted with my mother was the strongest influence in the start of it all. Artist in fine art. My favorite time of any day is making time to create. I love to recycle and reimage found objects that then find their way into the hands and homes of a new place to rest.